RETRO12BL/ RETRO12IV Fridge with icebox
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC RETRO12BL/RETRO12IV 268 Litre retro style fridge with icebox NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference, for you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
Contents Contents ...............................................................................................3 Environmental note………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Important safety information.................................................................5-6 Specifications of your RETRO12BL/RETRO12IV............................................6 Description of the appliance .....................................................................7 Description of the product features........
Environmental note Note: Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent person. Disable the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside the appliance. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Important safety information Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic. Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this booklet, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line. IMPORTANT: Any installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Use of the appliance o Your appliance is only designed to be used in the home.
o Always ensure that the location where you are installing your appliance is free of stored items such as papers and other flammable materials. o Never block the ventilation openings of the appliance, either on the inside or its exterior. o It is vital to keep your appliance well ventilated, so that there is proper air flow between the bottom of the unit and the plinth/kick plate which it is sitting on. o Do not place electrical devices inside of the appliance, such as mixers or ice cream makers.
Description of the appliance Fridge section (A) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Adjustable shelves Salad crisper cover Salad crisper Bottle shelves Half width door shelves Egg racks Upper door shelves Ice box (B) o 8) 9) 10) 4 star ice box Interior light Fast freeze switch Thermostat dial Description of the product features 1) Shelves o The shelves may be placed in any of the guide slots within the interior of the appliance. They are protected from sliding out.
2) Defrost water outlet o The interior of the refrigerator is cooled by the cooling plate that is on the rear wall. Beneath this there is a channel and an outlet for the defrost water. o It is important that this channel never becomes clogged, see “The defrost drain hole” section for a detailed explanation of how to keep the channel clear. 3) Salad crisper drawer and cover o The salad crisper drawer is in the bottom of your refrigerator and there is a cover that goes over it.
o If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting the appliance on the thermostat or connecting it to your mains supply. Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply and setting the thermostat. The thermostat dial (10) is located on the upper right hand side of the fridge section, next to the interior light.
o Some organic solutions, such as the oils in lemon/orange peel and acid in butter, can cause damage to the plastic parts contained inside of the refrigerator. o Do not open the refrigerator door too often or leave the door open for long periods of time, as this will increase the temperature inside of the appliance. o Meat should be wrapped in polythene bags and then placed on the glass shelf above the salad crisper. (Meat should only be stored in this manner for one or two days at the most).
o o Fast freeze switch ON symbol. Fast freeze switch OFF symbol. o If the side of the fast freeze switch with the larger snowflake on is pressed down, then the fast freeze function is switched on. o If the side of the fast freeze switch with the smaller snowflake on is pressed down, then the fast freeze function is switched off. o IMPORTANT: The fast freeze function should not be switched on for prolonged periods of time; otherwise it may cause the appliance to overwork.
Tips on freezing o Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing frozen goods in. o Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are suitable for sealing bags and wrappings. o Before sealing a suitable bag, you should compress the air out of it, as this will help the food to freeze more easily. o Flat packages freeze more easily. o If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the container to the brim.
o After washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly. o When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect the plug to your mains supply. The defrost drain hole o Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment during operation. The defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically. o The drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the drain hole cleaner.
o You can place a bowl of warm water inside the ice box to speed up the defrost process. o You can use a sponge to mop up the defrost water that will run into the bottom of the ice box. o IMPORTANT: You should place some old towels on the flooring that is immediately in front of the appliance. In case any defrost water comes out of the ice box and onto the floor. o Once all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of the ice box should be dried thoroughly.
Installation IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage read all the instructions and make sure that the voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz) indicated on the rating plate are exactly the same as the voltage and frequency in your home. The rating plate can be found on the front left edge of the inside of the refrigerator.
o Your appliance should not be located in direct sunlight or exposed to continuous heat or extremes of temperature (e.g. next to a radiator or boiler). If this is not feasible, then you should install an insulation plate between the appliance and the adjacent heat source. o You should check whether there is an electrical socket available, which will be accessible after your appliance is installed. o Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base.
My fridge with ice box appears to be performing poorly o o o o Check that the appliance isn’t overloaded and that food hasn’t been packed too tightly into it. The thermostat setting is too low; you should turn the thermostat up higher. Ensure that the door is closing properly and that the door has not been opened for a prolonged period in error. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for your appliance.
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